What era are stained glass windows from?

Architects and artists have incorporated stained glass into their designs for centuries and across many different eras. Stained glass was extremely popular during the Gothic and Renaissance periods, and continues to be used to this day. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is the purpose of stained glass windows?

The purpose of stained glass windows is to let light into a space while also enhancing the visual appeal of a room. In churches, stained glass windows played an instructional role. Before most people knew how to read, the windows helped tell the stories of the Old and New Testaments and the saints. Shop a collection of stained glass windows on 1stDibs.

What is a stained glass window in a church?

A stained-glass window is a glass window that is used to illustrate Biblical persons, groups, stories, and/or patronizing images. Many churches have used stained glass windows in their designs over the years. Churchgoers might look to these windows to reflect on their faith and apply what they see to their daily lives.

How much is a stained glass window worth?

What a stained glass window will be worth will depend on condition and other attributes. A stained glass window can range in price anywhere from $595 to $45,000. Stained glass windows can elevate any home. On 1stDibs, stained glass windows have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.

Are stained glass windows Art Deco?

Yes, stained glass windows are indeed Art Deco. Between the 1920s and 1950s, color was an integral part of the movement, and stained glass, with its gorgeous hues, was highly celebrated. Find an assortment of stained glass windows from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What era was most famous for stained glass windows?

The Gothic period is most famous for stained glass windows. The Art Nouveau period is the second most well known due to the work of glass artisan Louis Comfort Tiffany. You'll find a collection of stained glass windows and decorative objects on 1stDibs.

1930s Stained Glass Window

Antique Art Nouveau Stained Window Glass by Covina, 1930's

$771Sale Price|20% Off

H 82.68 in W 18.31 in D 0.32 in

Antique Art Nouveau Stained Window Glass by Covina, 1930's

Located in Lisboa, PT

This Art Nouveau Painted Glass was produced in Portugal, by Covina - Companhia Vidreira Nacional, during the 1930's. It belonged to a door or a window and is a hand painted behind gl...

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Vintage 1930s Portuguese Art Nouveau Decorative Art

Materials

Glass

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Small Handcrafted Art Deco 1930s Bookcase with Stunning Stained Glass Windows

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H 37.4 in W 31.5 in D 11.8 in

Small Handcrafted Art Deco 1930s Bookcase with Stunning Stained Glass Windows

Located in Lisse, NL

Lovely little Art Deco bookcase from the 1930s. This small and all handcrafted bookcase is joy to look at, practical to use and apart from one small crack in one of the beautifull...

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Bookcases

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Stained Glass, Oak

1930s Stained Glass Church Window of Saint Martin of Tours

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H 51 in W 27.5 in D 8 in

1930s Stained Glass Church Window of Saint Martin of Tours

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1930s Stained glass window of Saint Martin of Tours.

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Vintage 1930s Windows

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Stained Glass Stained Glass Window 3 Panels Sun Catcher 1930s

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H 18.12 in W 51.97 in D 0.2 in

Art Deco Stained Glass Stained Glass Window 3 Panels Sun Catcher 1930s

Located in Poperinge, BE

Authentic and rare art deco stained glass windows, consisting of 3 panels with colored pieces of glass in relief, images of flowers and a cup with graceful curls, 1930s, Belgium.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Windows

Materials

Lead

1930s Antique Pair of Jeweled Stained Glass Windows Amber with Shield Motif

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H 61 in W 28 in D 2 in

1930s Antique Pair of Jeweled Stained Glass Windows Amber with Shield Motif

Located in New York, NY

1930s antique jeweled amber stained and textured glass windows with a shield motif from 22nd and Park Ave South in NYC.

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Vintage 1930s American Windows

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

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Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting, 1900

$9,750

H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in

Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.

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1890s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door

$2,625Sale Price|30% Off

H 80 in W 2 in D 51.5 in

Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Stained Glass, Hardwood

Stained Glass Window

$1,800

H 24 in W 41 in D 2 in

Stained Glass Window

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage 1920-30s Stained Glass Window Whiplash Art Nouveau Design featuring Poppies and Waterlilies Clear Ripple Glass Background pushes the design forward and acts to obscure A fi...

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Vintage 1920s American Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Stained Glass Window 36"x28"

$900

H 28.5 in W 36.25 in D 2 in

Stained Glass Window 36"x28"

Located in Brooklyn, NY

American turn of the century window with stained glass and leaded decoration. Beautiful colors to brighten your room! Currently housed in a temporary wooden frame - the overall dimen...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Important Living Room Set by Ludwig Alter Darmstadt Jugendstil, 1908'

$188,063

H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

Important Living Room Set by Ludwig Alter Darmstadt Jugendstil, 1908'

Located in Rome, IT

Exceptional and rare living room set composed by a table with four chairs, and sofà, a Book cabinet and Pedestal by Ludwig Alter, Darmstadt, Germany, 1908 circa. Part of a living ro...

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

$11,995

H 78.75 in W 56.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...

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Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899

$36,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 43.71 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in

Rare Decorative Leaded-Glass Window Picturing The Queen of the East, ca. 1899

Located in Langweer, NL

Original Antique Leaded-glass window depicting "Batavia, Queen of the East' & the Coat of Arms of Batavia, in wooden door, execution Atelier van Gebrand Glas 't Prinsenhof - Jan ...

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Antique 1890s Dutch Art Nouveau Antiquities

Materials

Lead

Art Nouveau Alphonse Mucha Original JOB Poster, 1898

$35,000

H 66.25 in W 44.75 in D 1 in

Art Nouveau Alphonse Mucha Original JOB Poster, 1898

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Alphonse Mucha 1898 JOB poster. Excellent condition with beautiful frame under plexiglass ready to hang. Poster for 'Job' cigarette paper (1898) 'JOB' is a trademark for the Joseph B...

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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Posters

Materials

Paper

19th Century Window panels in stained glass

$5,818 / set

H 27.96 in W 19.49 in D 0.67 in

19th Century Window panels in stained glass

Located in Delft, NL

19th Century Window panels in stained glass A set of 2 panels made of stained glass with scenes of characters walking in the forest and women with children in an interior. With colo...

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Antique 19th Century European Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Large Reclaimed Religious Stained Glass Window

$14,228

H 86.82 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in

Large Reclaimed Religious Stained Glass Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large 19th century religious stained glass window in an unusual later oak frame. Beautifully detailed and vibrant, this stained glass panel depicts Jesus and Saint Matthew observi...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows

Materials

Lead

Antique Religious Stained Glass Depicting the Flight into Egypt

$2,003

H 22.45 in W 22.45 in D 3.94 in

Antique Religious Stained Glass Depicting the Flight into Egypt

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A mid 19th century religious stained glass window of German origin depicting the Flight into Egypt. In this biblical story, Mary and Joseph seek refuge in Egypt, fleeing from King He...

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Victorian Windows

Materials

Lead

Abstract Modernist Stained Glass Window

$1,324

H 17.92 in W 13 in D 0.4 in

Abstract Modernist Stained Glass Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A small abstract modernist stained glass window with an unusual design, blending together a range of vibrant colours and patterns. Defined by its defined shape, this modern stained g...

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Windows

Materials

Lead

Large Antique Stained Glass Panel Depicting the Goodess Nyx

$8,795

H 53.55 in W 23.82 in D 0.4 in

Large Antique Stained Glass Panel Depicting the Goodess Nyx

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large antique late 19th century stained glass panel depicting an allegorical classical maiden, thought to be the goddess Nyx, in the manner of Stephen Adam & Son, Glasgow. The pan...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows

Materials

Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine

Scottish Religious Stained Glass Window

$8,822

H 117.52 in W 45.08 in D 0.4 in

Scottish Religious Stained Glass Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A vibrant ecclesiastical stained glass window depicting a religious scene dating from the mid 20th century. This beautiful stained glass window is one of four we are offering for sal...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Windows

Materials

Lead

KOENIG & LAFITTE - Art Nouveau stained glass window with bindweed

$34,674

H 96.86 in W 45.28 in D 2.37 in

KOENIG & LAFITTE - Art Nouveau stained glass window with bindweed

By Edward L. Koenig

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This stained glass window was created by Paul Koenig and Lafitte in the early years of the 20th century, during the flowering of Art Nouveau. This draughtsman and engraver, born in É...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Wood

Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window

$8,822

H 119.3 in W 43.31 in D 0.4 in

Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A vibrant religious leaded stained glass window depicting an ecclesiastical scene dating from the Mid-20th Century. This beautiful stained glass window is one of four we are offering...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Windows

Materials

Lead

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1930s Stained Glass Window For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1930s stained glass window you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1930s stained glass window for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, stained glass and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a 1930s stained glass window — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930s stained glass window is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1930s stained glass window has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Leo Vingerhoets are consistently popular.